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This year, the UK has had its hottest May and June days on record, with the mercury hitting the high thirties. But while the markings on a thermometer seem scientific and regular, the way we split up our calendar does no...
The messy history behind the modern calendar is an episode from More or Less: Behind the Stats by BBC. This year, the UK has had its hottest May and June days on record, with the mercury hitting the high thirties. But while the markings on...
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Published Jun 27, 2026, 8:58 long, audio available.